Acton narrowly leads Ramaswamy in new Ohio governor poll. [View all]

The governor's race is within the margin of error, with Acton leading Ramaswamy 47% to 44%, according to AARP.

Acton leads with voters under 50 by 24 points, while Ramaswamy gains favor with voters 50 and older by 10 points. Acton is strongest among voters under 35, while Ramaswamy leads seniors by 19 points.
Acton holds a strong advantage among independents, with a roughly 2-to-1 lead among independent voters. AARP's poll found Acton's Democratic base is more unified, while Ramaswamy’s Republican base is less consolidated.

By race, Acton leads Black voters by 55 points, while Ramaswamy leads white voters by four points. There is only a modest gender gap, according to AARP. By education, Acton leads college graduates by 27 points, while Ramaswamy leads voters without a four-year degree by 13 points.

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